Neuropathy is a “long-game” condition for many people. It can involve pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness—often in the feet, legs, hands, or arms. The tricky part is that neuropathy is not one single disease . It’s a problem of nerve damage or nerve irritation that can come from many different causes (like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, spine-related nerve compression, chemotherapy, autoimmune disease, alcohol use, infections, or injuries). That variety is one major reason costs can increase: the plan must fit your condition, your symptoms, and your risks. Below are the biggest drivers behind the high price tag—and what patients can do to keep costs more manageable. Neuropathy often requires long-term care (not a one-time fix) Many neuropathy cases require ongoing symptom control and repeated follow-ups. Even when the cause is found and treated, nerve healing can be slow. That means patients may need months (or longer) of: Medication trials and dose changes Physical ther...
Competitive fastpitch softball is a high-speed sport with repeated, powerful movements. Pitchers perform the underhand “windmill” motion hundreds of times across practices and games. Position players sprint, cut, pivot, and slide with little warning. That mix of repetition (overuse) and sudden impact (acute trauma) is why softball athletes often deal with both “wear-and-tear” problems and surprise injuries. Below is a clear, practical breakdown of the most common softball injuries—and how integrative chiropractic care can help athletes return to play safely, build better mechanics, and reduce the risk of future breakdowns. Why fastpitch softball creates specific injury patterns Fastpitch injuries often come from two major sources: Overuse stress (especially in pitchers): repeated throwing and high workloads can irritate tendons, strain muscles, and overload the shoulder and elbow over time. Quick, reactive movement (all positions): sprinting, cutting, and sliding can cause ank...
